locking doors / hoods - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

salazar44 · 09-29-2007, 10:01 PM

Ok guys, this is a really dumb question. How do I keep the doors locked? I have tried everything I can think of. I know to lock the door you push down on the inside door handle. but when you close it the door unlocks. I have also tried pressing down the button when I close it. Doesnt work either.

I am also curious on how people lock their hoods.

MistrThou · 09-29-2007, 10:50 PM

uh... well My truck for instance, you cannot lock the hood. Also, I lock the passenger door from the inside once closed, then use a key to lock the driver's door. If you dont have a key for it, too bad, so sad.

salazar44 · 09-29-2007, 10:53 PM

HAHA.. so it needs key ehh. ok then... so sad!

I know the hoods dont have a lock but there is a chain technique with regular lock that some use. I just dont know where they wrap it around.

shade67 · 09-29-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MistrThou

uh... well My truck for instance, you cannot lock the hood. Also, I lock the passenger door from the inside once closed, then use a key to lock the driver's door. If you dont have a key for it, too bad, so sad.

I would guess that if he didn't have door key he wouldn't want to lock the door anyways!! The door locks don't work in the way that newer vehicles work- it keeps the button from going in- not the latch from unlatching. You could get a hood latch from a mid 70's or newer truck that has the cable release on the inside and modify it to work. You could also install different latches in the doors to make them operate in more of a modern manner.

hewlett2002000 · 09-30-2007, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by salazar44

HAHA.. so it needs key ehh. ok then... so sad!

this may be a stupid question but why are you trying to lock the door if you dont have a key? just wondering.
John

salazar44 · 09-30-2007, 02:05 AM

actually, I didnt realize that my key didnt even fit in the doors, I just assumed. When I was trying to lock it thats when I realized... wait a minute this key is for the ignition only!

Anyway, I can always take the handles to have keys made. Right?

19GMC63 · 09-30-2007, 02:42 AM

I would just get a new lock/key, they're fairly cheap, and easy to replace. My biggest problem was the rusty screws holding the door panel on.

hewlett2002000 · 09-30-2007, 10:30 AM

my key fits both the door and the ignition on both of my trucks....

*LILRED66* · 10-05-2007, 01:22 PM

From the factory, the standard cab trucks had a keyed lock on the drivers side door. The Custom Cab trucks also had a keyed lock on the passenger side door, as well as, a keyed glove box lock. Originally, one key fit all four locks. Aftermarket kits are available, including drivers door, passenger door, glove box and ignition. They are under $100.00 and are well worth the investment, not to mention the added security and novelty.

I believe Classic Parts, formerly Chevy Duty, as well as, LMC Truck and many other aftermarket truck parts suppliers sell these kits. Good luck with your project.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-06-2007, 09:54 AM

Thats what I did to the Chief when I got it...was install all new locks...came in a kit...both doors, glove box, and new ign. tumbler...all the same key.

It was way under $100...not sure exactly what it was.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-07-2007, 02:20 PM

This is where I got mine...$80

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_017.html

09-29-2007, 10:01 PM	#1
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	locking doors / hoods Ok guys, this is a really dumb question. How do I keep the doors locked? I have tried everything I can think of. I know to lock the door you push down on the inside door handle. but when you close it the door unlocks. I have also tried pressing down the button when I close it. Doesnt work either. I am also curious on how people lock their hoods. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

09-29-2007, 10:50 PM	#2
MistrThou Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 18	Re: locking doors / hoods uh... well My truck for instance, you cannot lock the hood. Also, I lock the passenger door from the inside once closed, then use a key to lock the driver's door. If you dont have a key for it, too bad, so sad.

09-29-2007, 10:53 PM	#3
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: locking doors / hoods HAHA.. so it needs key ehh. ok then... so sad! I know the hoods dont have a lock but there is a chain technique with regular lock that some use. I just dont know where they wrap it around. __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

09-30-2007, 02:05 AM	#6
salazar44 65 - Chevy C10 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 625	Re: locking doors / hoods actually, I didnt realize that my key didnt even fit in the doors, I just assumed. When I was trying to lock it thats when I realized... wait a minute this key is for the ignition only! Anyway, I can always take the handles to have keys made. Right? __________________ VIC One Repair Leads to Another! http://vix65chevyc10.blogspot.com

09-30-2007, 02:42 AM	#7
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: locking doors / hoods I would just get a new lock/key, they're fairly cheap, and easy to replace. My biggest problem was the rusty screws holding the door panel on.

09-30-2007, 10:30 AM	#8
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	Re: locking doors / hoods my key fits both the door and the ignition on both of my trucks.... __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

10-05-2007, 01:22 PM	#9
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: locking doors / hoods From the factory, the standard cab trucks had a keyed lock on the drivers side door. The Custom Cab trucks also had a keyed lock on the passenger side door, as well as, a keyed glove box lock. Originally, one key fit all four locks. Aftermarket kits are available, including drivers door, passenger door, glove box and ignition. They are under $100.00 and are well worth the investment, not to mention the added security and novelty. I believe Classic Parts, formerly Chevy Duty, as well as, LMC Truck and many other aftermarket truck parts suppliers sell these kits. Good luck with your project.

10-06-2007, 09:54 AM	#10
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: locking doors / hoods Thats what I did to the Chief when I got it...was install all new locks...came in a kit...both doors, glove box, and new ign. tumbler...all the same key. It was way under $100...not sure exactly what it was. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-07-2007, 02:20 PM	#11
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: locking doors / hoods This is where I got mine...$80 http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_017.html __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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